methylene chloridechemical formula:CH2Cl2chemical stucture:what are its uses:methylene chloride can be dissolved into many organic compounds. it makes it handy to have in alot of organic reactions. it is used in
paint strippers
deeagreasers
decafinated coffee
tea
food industry
arasol spray
blowing agent for polyurethane foam
shoe polish
water repelants
wood floor cleaners
health hazards: methylene chloride is one of the elast toxic of the chlorohydrocarbons. it hase a very low inhalation hazard due to its volatility. the body also digests it into carbon monoxide wich could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. the methylene chloride if it ends up ony ou skin it can eat away some fatty tissue and can result in chemical burns. it hase also bein linked to cancer in labratorys that test it on animals. methylene chloride can also affect woman who come in contact with it while pregnant.
steps to avoid coming in contact:
use a half face or full face respirator
protective gloves
try to get full goggles that have side protection
make sure you have clothing that covers your whole body nothing open
and have a emergency eye wash station for eyes, and another station if it does come in contact with skin
Efforts to curb the chemical: in 2009 the european union and parliment voted to ban the use of methylene chloride in paint thinners. in 2010 the band was enforced. after many many years of people knowing that poeple are dieing because of the toxicv affect of methylene chloride the chemical is nto be regulated or taken care of. same states have regulated the chemical but not enogh to protect the workes that use it.
health hazards:
methylene chloride is one of the elast toxic of the chlorohydrocarbons. it hase a very low inhalation hazard due to its volatility. the body also digests it into carbon monoxide wich could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. the methylene chloride if it ends up ony ou skin it can eat away some fatty tissue and can result in chemical burns. it hase also bein linked to cancer in labratorys that test it on animals. methylene chloride can also affect woman who come in contact with it while pregnant.
steps to avoid coming in contact:
Efforts to curb the chemical:
in 2009 the european union and parliment voted to ban the use of methylene chloride in paint thinners. in 2010 the band was enforced. after many many years of people knowing that poeple are dieing because of the toxicv affect of methylene chloride the chemical is nto be regulated or taken care of. same states have regulated the chemical but not enogh to protect the workes that use it.